Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Shreveport.
KSLA's Celeste Lay is broadcasting live at Prize Fest 2026 and interviewing film prize director Chris Lyon (a highlight of the festival).
The event brings engaging arts coverage for local viewers.
Data center developer STACK announced Thursday morning it will present an $80,000 check to Huntington High School at its homecoming pep rally for equipment upgrades for football, basketball and band programs, reflecting its commitment to Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana.
Caddo Parish voters will decide on a proposed $70 million sports complex when the measure appears on the Nov.
3 ballot. Planned for the I-20 corridor, the project will be funded by $60 million in bonds (without raising taxes) to host sports and events.
No Kings is hosting a nonpartisan Vote Early rally in Shreveport on Saturday, Oct.
17 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Caddo Parish Courthouse & community members can get information on their voting rights and early voting options.
The Red River Community Center in Coushatta will host a Breast Cancer Ball to raise awareness for the cause.
Organizers expect to announce further details, including registration, soon.
Northwood freshman Caden Stewart earned SBC Advocate/318preps Football Player of the Week (after a three-day vote with six other players) by rushing for 161 yards and scoring two touchdowns in a win against BTW last week.
Airline’s volleyball team beat Haughton 3-1 on Thursday, Oct.
15 at Airline High School in Bossier City, showing strong local talent.
The Captain Shreve Gators, coming off a comeback win last Friday, will face winless Natchitoches Central at Turpin Stadium tonight as they aim to climb into the top eight in District 1-5A.
66-year-old Randy Tannehill from Shreveport continues officiating local high school football games despite his glioblastoma diagnosis.
He stays active + attends regular physical therapy to keep up with the game he loves.
At Plain Dealing's town hall on Wednesday evening, coach Jerry Byrd Jr. and players were honored after the 22-0 win that ended a 49-game losing streak — they received a signed LSU helmet from coach Lane Kiffin, and senior Baker-Shepard earned a welding helmet with a $1,000 scholarship.
The 50th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl announced Big 12 versus Pac-12 Legacy primary tie-ins (exciting matchup) with teams to be selected on the first Sunday in December.
The game will kick off Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Independence Stadium.
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